Rick Santorum and his wife, Karen, greet supporters during a visit to Dreamland Bar-B-Que in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on March 12, 2012. (Chris Pow/AL.com)

MOBILE, Alabama -- Former U.S. senator and presidential candidate Rick Santorum is in Mobile Thursday and Friday to talk about his newest venture -- inspirational film-making.

The company is called EchoLight Studios, based in Dallas, and its new movie is “The Christmas Candle,” which is coming to theaters nationwide Nov. 22. The film is based on the book of the same name by Max Lucado, a bestselling Christian author. Santorum was tapped to run the faith-based film company in June.

Promoters said the senator would be in private meetings Thursday and leave Friday.

“This film hearkens back to the heartwarming and uplifting movies of yesteryear. The story inspires renewed hope in the miracle of Christmas and illustrates that this holiday is not just about reindeer and receiving gifts,” Santorum, who is CEO, said in a press release. “‘The Christmas Candle’ will remind audiences of the spirit and sense of wonder of the season – something that is often lost in our modern era.”

Santorum finished second behind nominee Mitt Romney in the 2012 Republican primary race. He was tapped to run the faith-based film company in June.

The story is set in a 19th century English countryside village called Gladbury, which is sorely in need of a Christmas miracle. Promoters say the film will appeal to fans of “Downton Abbey” and other British entertainment.

Directed by John Stephenson, “The Christmas Candle” stars Hans Matheson, Samantha Barks, Lesley Manville, Sylvester McCoy, John Hannah, Barbara Flynn and James Cosmo. It will also be the feature-film debut for Scottish singer Susan Boyle. The movie was shot in early 2013 and runs 100 minutes long.